How to block someone in Live Chat on a phone or tablet
Using the YouTube app? Block a viewer straight from the chat on iPhone, iPad, or Android.
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Steps
- Open the Santa HQ live stream in the YouTube app.
- Tap the chat area under the video to open Live Chat.
- Tap and hold (or tap) the message from the person you want to block.
- Choose “Block” from the menu that slides up.
- Their messages are now hidden from your chat.
Watching in fullscreen?
Rotate back to portrait mode or tap the chat icon to bring Live Chat back on screen, then follow the steps above.
Elf tip: Keep your YouTube app updated — older versions can hide the Block option or place it in a different menu.